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Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct1. Direct free kick·Page 116, 2026/27 edition

1. Direct free kick

The provision as it is printed, and everything on Ruleside that turns on it.

A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences:

· bites or spits at someone on the team lists or a match official

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 116 · clause law-12-dd05a191

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Explained in the rules library 1

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Questions that ask it 3

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